1411 Assistant School Principals and School Principals
1411 Assistant School Principals and School Principals
Plan, organise, direct and support the educational and administrative aspects of schools, including physical and human resources.
OSCA skill level
The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
- Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
141131 Assistant School Principal
Plans, organises and supports the educational and administrative aspects of schools, including physical and human resources.
Registration or licensing is required.
School Principals are excluded from this occupation. School Principals are included in Occupation 141132 School Principal.
Alternative title
- Deputy School Principal
Skill level: 1
Main tasks
- Maintains a respectful, safe and productive learning environment for students and teachers
- Ensures appropriate allocation of staff to teaching programs, including the engagement of casual relief teachers
- Prepares and supervises class timetables
- Supervises and coordinates the work of senior curriculum or year level coordinators
- Mentors staff in the development, implementation and assessment of learning programs
- Manages the development, implementation and review of specific school policies, programs and operations
- Implements systems and procedures to monitor and report on a school's performance
- Provides support to School Principals when required
- May teach students
141132 School Principal
Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates the educational and administrative aspects of schools, including physical and human resources.
Registration or licensing is required.
Assistant School Principals and deputy school principals are excluded from this occupation. Assistant School Principals and deputy school principals are included in Occupation 141131 Assistant School Principal.
Skill level: 1
Main tasks
- Establishes and maintains organisational structures that support the achievement of a school's vision and values
- Ensures the delivery of comprehensive education programs to all students
- Ensures a respectful, safe and productive learning environment for students and teachers
- Implements systems and procedures to monitor and report on a school's performance
- Develops and maintains positive relationships with all members of the school community
- Implements initiatives, practices and priorities of relevant education authorities
- Contributes to the development, implementation and review of school policies, programs and operations
- Manages the selection, professional development and assessment of staff members
- Ensures efficient and effective operations, including the management of finance, people, facilities, risk, compliance and major projects
- May teach students